HomeServe reports that winterizing windows can cut heating costs, detailing steps like caulking, weatherstripping, and using ...

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Whether it’s air-conditioning or heating season, leaks at home can cost you energy—and that adds up to money blowing in the wind. An estimated 65 percent of a homeowner’s utility bill is used to heat ...

Caulking window frames, which is typically done to give them a finished look (inside and out) and seal out drafts, is a fairly common DIY task. If it’s done incorrectly, however, you may be left with ...

Q: I had insulation blown in my house last winter and expected it to be pretty cozy. Well, the drafts got worse along the floor and around windows. The insulators provided no satisfactory answer. What ...

Caulking is a year-round job. In the spring, we caulk the exterior of our home to get it ready for painting. In the summer, we recaulk tubs and showers that may have mildewed during the winter and ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Exterior caulk is a thick, viscous solution that comes in a long tube. Applied with a ...

Q: As cold weather approaches, I want to make sure that my house is weatherproof. I have installed new weatherstripping at the doors, but is there anything else I can do? A: Weatherstripping your ...

There’s an old saying, “It’s the little things that matter.” And we agree. Because we know firsthand that even the tiniest leak can result in super-duper damage to your home. This is where a $25 ...